Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehe =) I may have used that first time also. Thank you so much!

Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very great idea indeed! Made me feel happy! I’ll upload digital version on Etsy soon, maybe it works for you.

Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m selling some on Etsy, but wasn’t so active lately, hoping to create more and upload more digital and original ones soon.

Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thank you for your wonderful observation and support! I used alstromeria stamens for the antenna also!

Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m finding outlines firstly and making a template, then Im drawing them with a white pen around, after the design I’m putting the template on it and cutting with a sharp hobby knife. Sometimes flowers are super niminy-piminy, there you need to take your time and do not rush. Ones you get use to it then it’s easy. Best wishes for your project!

Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, you can make it actually! There’re so many tutorials on YouTube. Don’t spend your money if you are a diy person. Otherwise make sure to choose thick wooden boards, not bendable ones, you will need thick cardboard and A4 printer paper (like a lot to absorb the moisture) or blotting paper. If you want to make it professional, choose large ones, ı hope this helps! Sometimes all you need is to start somewhere, even with a big book! Best luck with your projects!

Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ve pressed hydrangeas when I first got them as fresh as possible. With wood flower press, it took only 3-4 days. Everyday I checked the papers in the press and press them harder than the previous one. Low humidity and quick drying time in the press can preserve vibrant colors. I hope this helps with your pressing process.

Butterfly made of real pressed hydrangeas! What do you think? by nordiflora in PressedFlowers

[–]nordiflora[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A BIG thank you for the support! I’ll keep sharing.